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Has sifted all powder that came from French in December 1795 and packed it into new barrels, and marked and renumbered as directed. Lists barrels and notations. Asks for credit for Mr. Miller's barrels.

Agreeable to Knox's request, Price has sold 228£ of stores to James Morrow. Encloses two accounts of the articles sold to him. Discusses the state of the powder and need for new casks. Encloses returns.

Assisted Col. Butler in laying out building plan for fortifications at French Creek. As all materials are on hand, Craig believed all building will be completed by the end of the month. Quality of provisions purchased from Canada superior to those from Pennsylvania contractors. Construction under Rochefontaine halted for season.

Notification that burned barrels of musket balls to arrive in Charleston. They were burned on the top of the State House. Could never see their figure without sourness. The incident has been the cause of Muller's reduction in salary.

Reports that requested gunlock and barrels were damaged and did not function properly. Has since found some continental musket barrels belonging to a former commissary. They cannot agree on a price. Suggests that he send 2 or 3 men to provide proper appraisal. The former commissary also suggests that not far from them is a boatload of complete guns, minus a few that have been squandered.

Tench Francis, purveyor, writing to Hodgdon states that barrels selected from old stock may, when put in order, answer for the Algerines. He asks that Mr Nicholson select 2 barrels of each kind and put them in the hands of his son and Mr Annely.